ZKTeco C1B Series Cube Camera For Indoor Security User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- ZKTECO
Table of Contents
ZKTeco C1B Series Cube Camera For Indoor Security
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: C1B Series
- Version: 1.0 English
- Wi-Fi Compatibility: 2.4GHz networks
Important Notes
- If you have any problems, please read this manual carefully or contact Customer Care.
- The device can only connect to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks. If you have a dual-band router with separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, make sure your phone is connected to the 2.4GHz network.
- Make sure the entered Wi-Fi password is correct when adding a new device.
- Please make sure the device is close to the router for a stable network connection.
- Do not mount the camera before confirming a successful network connection and smooth live video.
- We couldn’t guarantee the exact consistency between the actual product and the written information in this manual due to the regular app and product updates.
What’s in the Box
- Camera
- Power Adapter
- USB Charging Cable
- Screw Kit (mounting screws, anchors)
- Quick Start Guide
Product Overview
- Microphone / Status LED
- Lens
- Light Sensor
- Speaker
- Micro-SD Card Slot
- Reset Button
- Power Interface
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Download the App and Register Your Account
Search for the ZSmart App in Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download the App to your mobile phone. Open the ZSmart App and log in with your account. If you do not have an account, create an account with your phone number or Email ID.
Step 2: Power on the Device
- Plug the camera into the power socket using the provided power adapter and USB cable.
- Wait for a few seconds until you hear a sound prompt and the Status LED blinks blue rapidly, indicating that Pairing Mode is active.
Note : If the device doesn’t display the above status, press and hold the Reset Button for 5 seconds until you hear a sound prompt.
Step 3: Add the Device to the App
- Open the app.
- Tap the + button on the top right corner of the interface.
Watching the Videos from Browser
- Visit https://ipc-us.ismartlife.me, and then select the corresponding data server on the top right corner of the interface.
- Use ZSmart App to scan the QR code to login to your account.
- Click the corresponding device to watch the live videos.
FAQ
- How can I connect the device to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant?
Tap the EDIT Button in the upper right corner of the device interface after successfully connecting the device to the ZSmart App. To link your ZSmart Account to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, select the Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant icon and follow the on-screen instructions. After completing the setup, you can use the supported voice commands that include.
Due to the regular upgrades of systems and products, ZKTeco could not guarantee exact consistency between the actual product and the written information in this manual
Important Notes
- If you have any problems, please read this manual carefully or contact Customer Care.
- The device can only connect to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks. If you have a dual-band router with separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, make sure your phone is connected to the 2.4GHz network.
- Make sure the entered Wi-Fi password is correct when adding a new device.
- Please make sure the device is close to the router for a stable network connection.
- Do not mount the camera before confirming a successful network connection and smooth live video.
- We couldn’t guarantee the exact consistency between the actual product and the written information in this manual due to the regular app and product updates.
What’s in the Box
Note : The power plug may vary in different regions
Product Overview
Setup
Connecting the Device to ZSmart App
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Step 1: Download the App and Register Your Account Search for the ZSmart App in Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download the App to your mobile phone. Open the ZSmart
- App and log in with your account. If you do not have an account, create an account with your phone number or Email ID.
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Step 2: Power on the Device Plug the camera into the power socket using the provided power adapter and USB cable.
- Wait for a few seconds until you hear a sound prompt and the Status LED blinks blue rapidly, indicating that Pairing Mode is active.
Note : If the device doesn’t display the above status, press and hold the Reset Button for 5 seconds until you hear a sound prompt.
- Wait for a few seconds until you hear a sound prompt and the Status LED blinks blue rapidly, indicating that Pairing Mode is active.
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Step 3: Add the Device to the App
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Open the app, tap the “+” button on the top right corner of the interface, and then select the ”Add Device” option. Select the “Smart Camera” option and then choose the corresponding model purchased.
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Tick “Next” if you have finished the above steps on the interface. Select the desired Wi-Fi and enter the correct password. Then tap the “Next” button.
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Show the QR code towards the device lens, and the camera will scan the QR code. Once you hear a sound prompt and the Status LED blinks blue slowly, tap the “I Heard a Prompt” button on your mobile, the App will connect the device automatically.
Note : Please hold the phone about 15-20 cm (6–8 inches) away from the camera. You can slightly move your mobile device forward and backward for better scanning. -
You can manually change the name of the device once you see the message “Added successfully” on the mobile app. To finish the setting, tap the “Done” button.
Note: If you failed to connect your device to Wi-Fi, press and hold the RESET Button for 5 seconds until you hear a sound prompt and the Status LED blinks blue rapidly.
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Watching the Videos from Browser
- Visit https://ipc-us.ismartlife.me, and then selec t the corresponding data server on the top right corner of the interface.
- Use ZSmart App to scan the QR code to login to your account.
- Click the corresponding device to watch the live videos.
Connecting the Device to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant
Tap the EDIT Button in the upper right corner of the device interface after
successfully connecting the device to the ZSmart App. To link your ZSmart
Account to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, select the Amazon Alexa or Google
Assistant icon and follow the on-screen instructions.
After completing the setup, you can use the supported voice commands that include:
- Echo, show me
. - Hey Google, show me
.
Note:
- Every time you change the name of a linked device, you must discover it again to update the name.
- This voice control feature is optional, only the model C1BXA can support.
Installation
Installation Location
The device can be put on the ceiling or the wall, or it can be placed
horizontally. Choose a location with a clear, unblocked field of view and with
a good wireless signal to the device, and can reach a power outlet easily.
Installation Steps
After confirming a successful Wi-Fi connection and smooth live video, you can
select the required position to mount the device. The installation steps are
as follows:
- Drill two holes in the wall according to the hole positions of camera base, and then insert the plastic anchor into the holes; anchors are necessary for walls that are made of hard materials such as concrete, brick or stucco. Leave some gap between the screws and the wall.
- Align the screws with the grooves of the camera base, and then push the device down until it clicks into place.
- Adjust the viewing angle by checking the live video in the mobile app.
Product Features
Main Interface:
- Image Quality: To switch the image quality between HD and SD. Sound: To mute or unmute the sound from the device.
- Fullscreen: Tap it to switch to the full screen.
- Screenshot: Capture a picture to the photo album in App.
- Speak: Tap it to talk to people in front of the device.
- Record: Manually record a video to the photo album in App.
- Playback: Watch the recorded videos in the Micro-SD Card.
- Gallery: Review the recorded photos when detecting the motion.
- Theme Color: Change the UI theme to light mode or dark mode.
- Private Mode: Disable the live videos with one click to protect your privacy.
- Night Mode: Switch on/off the night vision mode or set it to Auto Mode.
- Motion Detection: Enable or disable the alarm of motion detection.
- Cloud: This Video Cloud Storage service is needed to pay for the monthly or annually subscription. You could check the video from cloud storage with App anytime, anywhere. The cloud storage only supports recording the events video clips.
- Smart: Manage the related smart automation settings.
More Settings:
Basic Settings:
- Status Indicator: The status LED can be set as ON or OFF.
- Flip Screen: Rotate the current monitoring image at 180 degrees.
- Time Watermark : Choose whether the monitoring interface displays the real time watermark.
- Talk Mode: To fit the actual requirements, select the one-way or two-way talk mode.
Detection Alarm Settings:
- Motion Detection: Enable or disable the alarm of motion detection.
- Alarm Sensitivity Level: The level can be set to High/ Medium/Low modes as required.
- Schedule: Customize the schedule for the motion detection to be active.
- Storage Settings: After inserting the Micro-SD card, you could check the status of storage capacity.
- Voice Control: To see live video from the Amazon Echo or Google Home device, use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice commands. This feature is optional.
- Offline Notification: It enables to receive the offline push message of the camera.
- Remove Device: Remember to REMOVE the device from the current account when the owner of the camera changes.
FCC
Warning:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter ference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
- This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
- This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
IMPORTANT! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ZKTeco Industrial Park, No. 32, Industrial Road, Tangxia Town, Dongguan,
China.
Phone : +86 769 – 82109991
Fax : +86 755 – 89602394
www.zkteco.com
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